Behind the Scalp: Why Migraines May Stem from Nerve Compression, Not the Brain

Steve_carell02 Sep, 2025Health

While migraines have long been tied to blood vessels and brain chemistry, emerging research reveals that, for many, the real culprit is peripheral nerve compression. Tight muscles, fascial bands, and blood vessels may irritate nerves like the supraorbital, occipital, and auriculotemporal branches—triggers that send pain signals up to the central nervous system.